The Leo Alves Podcast

What I’d Do Differently If I Started Working Out Again

Episode Summary

After years of training and coaching, I share 10 things I’d do differently if I had to start working out again from scratch, covering strength training, cardio, recovery, nutrition, workout tracking and realistic expectations.

Episode Notes

In this episode, I share 10 things I wish I’d understood earlier—from keeping workouts simple and learning how hard to actually train, to setting realistic expectations, doing cardio year-round and training for more than just looking better.


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Timestamps:
(00:38) Intro: What I Wish I Knew When I Started Working Out
(03:04) Track Your Workouts Properly
(07:16) Focus on Getting Stronger
(11:33) Learn How Hard to Actually Train
(18:08) Keep Your Workouts Simple
(20:42) Take Recovery Seriously
(24:13) Do Cardio Year-Round
(27:53) Stop Trying to Eat Perfectly
(29:50) Stop Wasting Money on Fitness Stuff
(31:48) Set Realistic Expectations for Progress
(35:46) Train for More Than Just Looking Better
(37:34) Conclusion: 10 Things I’d Do Differently If I Started Working Out Again